02-Aug-16 Malaysia’s medical devices sector is expected to contribute MYR11 bn (USD2.7 bn) in exports in 2016, with revenue from the health tourism and pharmaceutical sectors expected to reach MYR1 bn (USD248 mn) and MYR800 mn (USD199 mn) respectively. Malaysia is the largest surgical gloves manufacturer in the world and also makes beds, dental chairs and orthopaedic implants. [image: Free Malaysia Today]

27-Jul-16 Health departments throughout Vietnam have been ordered to publish the winning bids for the supply of medical equipment to public hospitals. The move aims to ensure consistent prices of medical equipment in the market, avoiding price hikes for the benefit of suppliers or hospitals, said the head of the Department of Medical Equipment & Construction under the Ministry of Health. [image: VNA / VNS]

27-Jul-16 Saensuk city in Thailand is trialling a smart healthcare project to monitor the health of its elderly and allow nurses to respond more quickly to emergencies. The pilot program will monitor elderly patients through smart devices and sensors installed in residences and nursing homes. These data will help the government better plan healthcare resources. [image: GovInsider]

26-Jul-16 As many as 24.6% of Vietnamese children under five years old suffered stunted growth due to malnutrition in 2015, according to statistics by Vietnam's National Institute of Nutrition. The figure posted a slight decrease of 0.3% compared with the previous year. [image: Tuoi Tre News]

22-Jul-16 Singapore could lead the world to the healthcare model of the future, said a healthcare attitude survey in Singapore, Japan and Australia. It found that people in Singapore were more open to using technology to improve their healthcare experience. They were also more inclined to take charge of their own medical needs. [image: Healthcare Technology Magazine]